“Despair” in Japanese
Short answer
Despair in Japanese is “自暴” (jibou). Full meaning: despair, desperation, abandonment.
Other ways to say “Despair” in Japanese
絶望
zetsubou despair, hopelessness
自棄っ腹
yakeppara desperation, despair
失望
shitsubou disappointment, despair
自棄
jiki desperation, despair, self-abandonment
失意
shitsui disappointment, despair, despondency, broken heart, adversity
ヤケ腹
yakebara desperation, despair
自暴自棄
jiboujiki desperation, despair, self-abandonment
汚泥
odei sludge, slime, dregs, mire; hopeless situation, hell, despair
やけっ腹
yakeppara desperation, despair
闇
yami darkness, the dark; bewilderment, despair, hopelessness; hidden place, secrecy, oblivion
悲観
hikan pessimism, (taking a) gloomy view, discouragement, despondency, despair, disappointment
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